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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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